Emiliano Martinez, the Aston Villa and Argentina goalkeeper, has successfully retained the Yashin Trophy for 2024, recognizing him as the world's best goalkeeper. His outstanding performances in the World Cup and Copa America, along with 15 clean sheets for Aston Villa, highlight his exceptional skills and contributions.
Emiliano Martinez, the Aston Villa and Argentina goalkeeper, has successfully retained the Yashin Trophy at the 2024 Ballon d'Or awards, recognizing him as the world's best goalkeeper for the second consecutive year. Martinez previously won the award in 2023 and continues to excel on the international stage.
Martinez's recognition comes on the heels of his impressive performances that contributed significantly to Argentina's successes, including their triumph in the 2022 World Cup and the Copa America.
In club competitions, Martinez also shone, securing 15 clean sheets for Aston Villa as they qualified for the Champions League. His journey began at Arsenal, where he made limited first-team appearances before moving to Villa in 2020, where he has established himself as the first-choice goalkeeper, accumulating 171 appearances to date.
The Yashin Trophy, named after the legendary Soviet goalkeeper Lev Yashin, has seen Martinez surpass notable contenders like Unai Simon of Athletic Bilbao and Andriy Lunin of Real Madrid, who took second and third places, respectively.
